ArchieHood 3,692 Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 When I gave up the fags for some strange reason I had a craving for Rhubarb & Custard sweets which eventually passed, and a sudden urge to give blood.I have just done my 15th pint, not a great amount but enough to maybe save a life or two..........Anyone else on here donate? 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TAXI DRIVER 549 Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Yes I have a few times. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nans pat 2,575 Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 do they pay you for it, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TAXI DRIVER 549 Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 do they pay you for it, No,a cup of tea and a biscuit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dytkos 17,820 Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Did the 15, that's my bit. Cheers, D. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yorkshire 151 Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Can you only give 15 ? I've just started giving again , tomorrow will be my 3rd this time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waz 4,274 Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 do they pay you for it, You are potentially saving a childs life, thats the reward. When i was a kid i needed a transfusion, soon as I was old enough to think about that I gave blood. I moved abroad and due to the BSE in the Uk they didnt want my claret when I went to donate!? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 One of these things I've always said I was going too do and never got round too it. I've often wondered why they don't do it door to door. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 10,995 Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 I did as soon as i was old enough to and as often as i could,can't give it now due to my dark years but it should be manditory for prisoners to donate it imo..well not the nonces(who'd want that fecked up shit in their own veins?) but you get my drift .. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiercel 6,986 Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 I had an accident when I was 15 and had to have 6 pints of blood, so they told me. Once I was old enough I started donating twice a year, the last time I went, I was about 35 then, they would not take it because I had a stomach ulcer and was taking Zoton for it. I have not been since, but paid back my dues I recon. TC 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nans pat 2,575 Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 do they pay you for it, You are potentially saving a childs life, thats the reward. When i was a kid i needed a transfusion, soon as I was old enough to think about that I gave blood. I moved abroad and due to the BSE in the Uk they didnt want my claret when I went to donate!? just knew a few blokes were on the boats they said they used to sell it,money for a drink 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moxy 617 Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 The wife donates blood as she's a rare blood group. Never give it much thought myself about giving blood. It's mad how far blood travels. My mates mum is in hospital undergoing treatment for cancer but her immune system rejected the treatment and ended up in a bad way. The hospital shipped in blood from 4 different parts of the country. 1 lot from as far as 90 miles away. Good on you Arch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ArchieHood 3,692 Posted April 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Can you only give 15 ? I've just started giving again , tomorrow will be my 3rd this time Give as much as you like mate, 1 pint every 3-4 months. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanny 20,758 Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Fair play to anyone who gives blood its a very worthy cause . ..unfortunately I've never been able to as I'm on life long medication. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dytkos 17,820 Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Can you only give 15 ? I've just started giving again , tomorrow will be my 3rd this time No mate give as much as you want! Mrs dad has a rare blood group, that's why I started, hate injections Cheers, D. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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